Table 1.

Topic list interviews

Reasons for late HIV diagnoses

Risk perception

Symptoms prior to diagnosis

Fear for diagnosis and/or consequences

Knowledge about HIV prior to diagnosis

Contact with medical professionals prior to diagnosis

Consequences of HIV for vocational functioning

Impact in social situations

Impact in vocational functioning

Additional topics (second cycle of data collection)

Employment status prior to and after diagnosis

Problems at work due to HIV

Absenteeism prior to or after diagnosis

Adaptations at work

Suggestions to prevent late diagnoses

Suggestions for professionals

Suggestions for (undiagnosed) patients